Great Idea to use the Original Transom saver to use for service rides, The CEO of DD26 helped me in my quest of getting this covered because they want his product in BassPro Shops, it was just and excuse not to warranty the work. You must always fight for what's right, but you shouldn't have to go through what I did to get it covered. I have had fiberglass issues since I purchased the boat, I have put much worst wear and tear on previous boats I have owned and Never seen anything like this. Once its fixed I have to consider getting rid of it, but it hard with the season upon us and all the electronics I have the boat equipped with.